Enrollment
198
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402433001281
Pleasant Grove Public School — Shawnee, OK
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pleasant Grove · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Grove Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pleasant Grove Public School reports 198 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 132 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pleasant Grove spends $12,123 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.2% from local sources (property taxes), 59.0% from the state, and 30.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pleasant Grove Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,123
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 132 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 198 Top 34% in Oklahoma — larger than 66% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402433001281
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.9%
White 23.2%
Two or More 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 132:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Grove, which includes Pleasant Grove Public School.
$12,123
Per student
-14%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 59.0%
Federal 30.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Shawnee
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bethel Es
Standard public school
556 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Grove Public School
Standard public school
539 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
North Rock Creek Es
Standard public school
458 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
South Rock Creek Public School
Standard public school
418 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Ec Ctr
Standard public school
350 students 16:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove Public School
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Public School?
Pleasant Grove Public School has 198 students enrolled. It is a other school in Shawnee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Public School is 16.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove Public School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove Public School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Shawnee, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove Public School?
Pleasant Grove Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.